Before and after: 125 kg to 69 kg (123 lb lost)
How much weight did Saud Al-Khalidi lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Saud Al-Khalidi from Saudi Arabia went from 125 kg to 69 kg within 9 months of sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 56 kg, after overcoming his fear of surgery. Results vary from patient to patient.
Saud in his own words
Saud Al-Khalidi from Saudi Arabia. Previous weight 125 kg, current weight 69 kg, height 166 cm.
Praise be to God, I had sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. I was scared, God is my witness, to the point that I arrived at the clinic and refused to have the surgery. After I saw patients happy after their operations, I had it, completely safely after God, and the whole team at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s clinic is great.
I weighed 125, and within 9 months I reached 69, thank God.
Read the original Arabic
سعود الخالدي من السعودية، الوزن السابق 125، والوزن الحالي 69، والطول 166.
ولله الحمد سويت عملية تكميم المعدة عند الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي. وكنت خايف، والشاهد الله لدرجة وصلت العيادة ورفضت أسوي العملية. وبعد ما شفت المرضى مبسوطين بعد العملية سويتها، وبكل أمان بعد الله، وجميع طاقم عيادة الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي كويسين.
وكان وزني 125، وخلال 9 شهور وصلت إلى 69، والحمد لله.
So afraid he refused surgery at the clinic
Saud weighed 125 kg at 166 cm. He traveled from Saudi Arabia to Jordan, but his fear was so strong that he refused the surgery after arriving at the clinic. No one pressured him, and when he saw and spoke with patients who were happy with their results, he felt reassured and made the decision himself.
A safe operation and a result within 9 months
Saud had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy safely and praised the whole clinic team. Within 9 months he reached 69 kg, a loss of 56 kg, bringing his weight into the healthy range for his height.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 125 kg
125 kg at 166 cm, with an intense fear of surgery.
- Arriving at the clinic and refusing surgery
Saud refused the surgery at first out of fear, with no pressure from the team.
- Seeing patients and deciding
Talking with patients who were happy after their operations, then deciding with full conviction.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
A safe operation with the care of the clinic team, then a gradual return to food.
- After 9 months: 69 kg
56 kg lost and a healthy weight reached.
Fear before surgery is natural and we fully respect it; we never operate until the patient is convinced and reassured. Seeing real patient results and talking to former patients is one of the things that most helps hesitant people make an informed decision. Losing 56 kg in 9 months is an excellent result, and keeping it depends on continued healthy eating, protein and exercise. Results vary from patient to patient.
This story reflects one patient's experience. Your result depends on your starting weight, health, the chosen procedure and your commitment after surgery. Only a personal medical evaluation can tell you what to expect.
Saud Al-Khalidi from Saudi Arabia, 166 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan, after first refusing it out of fear and then being reassured by seeing patients happy with their results. His weight went from 125 kg to 69 kg in 9 months (a loss of 56 kg). Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Saud Al-Khalidi lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 125 kg to 69 kg, a loss of 56 kg, within 9 months of surgery.
Is sleeve gastrectomy safe?
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most common and safest bariatric procedures when performed after a full medical assessment by a specialist team. Like any surgery it has potential risks, which the surgeon explains clearly before the patient decides.
I am very afraid of surgery: what should I do?
Fear is natural. It helps a lot to ask the surgeon about every detail, talk to patients who have had the surgery and take your time before deciding. Surgery only goes ahead when the patient is fully convinced, as it did with Saud.
How much weight is lost in the first 9 months after a sleeve?
It varies from patient to patient, but most weight loss happens in the first six to twelve months, depending on starting weight and commitment to diet and physical activity.
Can patients from Saudi Arabia have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. You can start with a remote assessment by sending your weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800, then coordinate the surgery date and accommodation, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
